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Sumo wrestlers visit Hiroshima peace park

Sumo wrestlers visit Hiroshima peace park

(From R) Ukrainian sumo wrestler ozeki Aonishiki, Mongolian yokozuna Hoshoryu and ozeki Kotozakura bow at the cenotaph at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on Dec. 10, 2025. About 10 sumo wrestlers visited the park during a winter promotional tour in the western Japan city.

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UK: 2-Minute Silence Observed in London and Across Country to Mark Armistice Day

A two-minute silence was observed across the UK at 11:00 GMT on Tuesday, November 11, to mark Armistice Day. The commemoration, which took place at the Cenotaph in Whitehall and other landmarks, was held to remember the fallen and honor the exact time the agreement to end fighting in World War One came into effect on November 11, 1918.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Hussain Al-Shahristani, (front, R) president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, co-recipient of the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize, lays a wreath at the cenotaph at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 1, 2025, ahead of the opening of the 63rd conference later in the day.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Hussain Al-Shahristani, (R) president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, co-recipient of the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize, lays a wreath at the cenotaph at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 1, 2025, ahead of the opening of the 63rd conference later in the day. Standing next to him is Secretary General Karen Hallberg.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Hussain Al-Shahristani, (C) president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, co-recipient of the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize, poses for a photo at the cenotaph at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 1, 2025, ahead of the opening of the 63rd conference later in the day. Standing to his right is Secretary General Karen Hallberg. ==Kyodo

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40th anniversary of fatal JAL jet crash

UENO, Japan, Aug. 13 Kyodo - A memorial ceremony is held on Aug. 12, 2025, the 40th anniversary of the 1985 JAL jetliner crash that claimed the lives of 520 passengers and crew, at a cenotaph erected near the crash site on Osutaka Ridge in the Gunma Prefecture village of Ueno, northwest of Tokyo. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]80th anniversary of U.S. atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Aug. 6 Kyodo - People pray before the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima in the early hours of Aug. 6, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bomb attack on the western Japan city. (Kyodo)

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40th anniversary of fatal JAL jet crash

40th anniversary of fatal JAL jet crash

A memorial ceremony is held on Aug. 12, 2025, the 40th anniversary of the 1985 JAL jetliner crash that claimed the lives of 520 passengers and crew, at a cenotaph erected near the crash site on Osutaka Ridge in the Gunma Prefecture village of Ueno, northwest of Tokyo.

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40th anniversary of fatal JAL jet crash

40th anniversary of fatal JAL jet crash

A memorial ceremony is held on Aug. 12, 2025, the 40th anniversary of the 1985 JAL jetliner crash that claimed the lives of 520 passengers and crew, at a cenotaph erected near the crash site on Osutaka Ridge in the Gunma Prefecture village of Ueno, northwest of Tokyo.

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Princesses visit Hiroshima

Princesses visit Hiroshima

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (L) and her daughter, Princess Kako, lay flowers at the cenotaph at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Aug. 11, 2025, following the 80th anniversary on Aug. 6 of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city. (Pool photo)

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Princesses visit Hiroshima

Princesses visit Hiroshima

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (R) and her daughter, Princess Kako, lay flowers at the cenotaph at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Aug. 11, 2025, following the 80th anniversary on Aug. 6 of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city. (Pool photo)

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80th anniversary of U.S. atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima

80th anniversary of U.S. atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima

People wait in line to offer flowers at the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bomb attack on the western Japan city.

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80th anniversary of U.S. atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima

80th anniversary of U.S. atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima

A couple prays before the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima in the early hours of Aug. 6, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bomb attack on the western Japan city.

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80th anniversary of U.S. atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima

80th anniversary of U.S. atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima

People pray before the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima in the early hours of Aug. 6, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bomb attack on the western Japan city.

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80th anniversary of U.S. atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima

80th anniversary of U.S. atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima

A man prays before the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima in the early hours of Aug. 6, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bomb attack on the western Japan city.

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80th anniversary of U.S. atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima

80th anniversary of U.S. atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima

A couple prays before the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima before dawn on Aug. 6, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bomb attack on the western Japan city.

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80th anniversary of U.S. atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima

80th anniversary of U.S. atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima

People pray at the cenotaph in the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bomb attack on the western Japan city.

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80th anniversary of U.S. atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima

80th anniversary of U.S. atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima

A woman offers flowers before the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima before dawn on Aug. 6, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bomb attack on the western Japan city.

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Illustration - Hiroshima - Japan

Illustration - Hiroshima - Japan

JAPAN. HIROSHIMA. NIGHT VIEW OF THE PEACE PARK WITH THE CENOTAPH AND THE PEACE MEMORIAL MUSEUM MADE BY JAPANESE ARCHITECT KENZO TANGE. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Crown Prince, Crown Princess in Hiroshima

Japan Crown Prince, Crown Princess in Hiroshima

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko bow as they offer flowers in front of the cenotaph at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 23, 2025.

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Japan Crown Prince, Crown Princess in Hiroshima

Japan Crown Prince, Crown Princess in Hiroshima

Photo taken on July 23, 2025, shows flowers offered by Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko in front of the cenotaph at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in the western Japan city of Hiroshima the same day.

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Japan Crown Prince, Crown Princess in Hiroshima

Japan Crown Prince, Crown Princess in Hiroshima

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko offer flowers in front of the cenotaph at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 23, 2025.

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Japan Crown Prince, Crown Princess in Hiroshima

Japan Crown Prince, Crown Princess in Hiroshima

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko prepare to offer flowers in front of the cenotaph at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 23, 2025.

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Nobel committee chair in Hiroshima

Nobel committee chair in Hiroshima

Jorgen Watne Frydnes (2nd from R), chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, poses for a photo in front of the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on July 22, 2025.

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80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

80th anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

A man prays at a cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2025, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Photo shows bouquets offered by Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako during their visit to the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on June 19, 2025.

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Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Photo shows bouquets offered by Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako during their visit to the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on June 19, 2025.

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Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako bow after laying flowers at the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on June 19, 2025.

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Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako bow after laying flowers at the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on June 19, 2025.

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Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako lay flowers at the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on June 19, 2025.

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Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako lay flowers at the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on June 19, 2025.

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Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako lay flowers at the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on June 19, 2025.

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Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako bow after laying flowers at the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on June 19, 2025. Standing next to him is Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui.

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Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako get a briefing from Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui after laying flowers at the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on June 19, 2025.

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Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako get a briefing from Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui after laying flowers at the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on June 19, 2025.

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Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Emperor, empress visit Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako get a briefing from Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui after laying flowers at the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on June 19, 2025.

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Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 22 Kyodo - Hiroshima city officials air out books listing the names of victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city after removing them from a stone chamber beneath the cenotaph for the victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 22, 2025. The officials also turned each page to check the condition of the 128 books, which contain a total of 344,306 names, ahead of the rainy season. (Kyodo)

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Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

Hiroshima city officials take books listing the names of victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city out of a stone chamber beneath the cenotaph for the victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 22, 2025. A total of 128 books containing a total of 344,306 names were aired out ahead of the rainy season.

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Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

A Hiroshima city official carefully turns the pages to check the condition of books listing the names of victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city after removing them from a stone chamber beneath the cenotaph for the victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 22, 2025. A total of 128 books containing 344,306 names were aired out ahead of the rainy season.

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Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

Hiroshima city officials air out books listing the names of victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city after removing them from a stone chamber beneath the cenotaph for the victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 22, 2025. The officials also turned each page to check the condition of the 128 books, which contain a total of 344,306 names, ahead of the rainy season.

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Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

A Hiroshima city official carefully turns the pages to check the condition of books listing the names of victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city after removing them from a stone chamber beneath the cenotaph for the victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 22, 2025. A total of 128 books containing 344,306 names were aired out ahead of the rainy season.

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Paraguay President Santiago Pena in Hiroshima

Paraguay President Santiago Pena in Hiroshima

Paraguay's President Santiago Pena offers a wreath at the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 20, 2025.

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Paraguay's President Santiago Pena in Hiroshima

Paraguay's President Santiago Pena in Hiroshima

Paraguay's President Santiago Pena (L) and former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pose for photos in front of the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 20, 2025.

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Japan PM Ishiba in Philippines

Japan PM Ishiba in Philippines

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his wife Yoshiko offer prayers and flowers at a cenotaph for the war dead at the Japanese Memorial Garden in Caliraya in Laguna province on April 30, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Ishiba in Philippines

Japan PM Ishiba in Philippines

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his wife Yoshiko offer prayers and flowers at a cenotaph for the war dead at the Japanese Memorial Garden in Caliraya in Laguna province on April 30, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Denmark's King Frederik X in Hiroshima

Denmark's King Frederik X in Hiroshima

Denmark's King Frederik X (L), led by Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui, offers a wreath at the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on April 25, 2025.

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Italian president visits Hiroshima

Italian president visits Hiroshima

Italian President Sergio Mattarella (L) bows after laying a wreath at the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, on March 8, 2025.

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Italian president visits Hiroshima

Italian president visits Hiroshima

Italian President Sergio Mattarella (L) lays a wreath at the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, on March 8, 2025.

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Brazilian football legend Zico in Hiroshima

Brazilian football legend Zico in Hiroshima

Brazilian football legend and former Japan manager Zico offers flowers at the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on Nov. 27, 2024.

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Japan's nuke-bomb survivors group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Japan's nuke-bomb survivors group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Photo taken on Oct. 11, 2024, shows the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan. Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors, Nihon Hidankyo, won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize the same day.

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